six levels of empowerment, moving from least to most empowering. LEVEL 1: Look into it. Report. I’ll decide what to do. (Least empowering.) LEVEL 2: Look into it. Report alternatives with pros and cons and your recommendation. LEVEL 3: Look into it. Let me know what you intend to do, but don’t do it unless I say yes. LEVEL 4: Look into it. Let me know what you intend to do and do it unless I say no. LEVEL 5: Take action. Let me know what you did. LEVEL 6: Take action. No further contact required. (Most empowered.)
